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ibaFOB-D
Fiber Optic ibaNet Interface Board for PCI and PCI Express
Manual
Issue 1.11

Table of Contents

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IBA ibaFOB-D Specifications

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BrandIBA
ModelibaFOB-D
CategoryComputer Hardware
LanguageEnglish

Summary

About This Manual

Target Audience

This manual addresses qualified professionals familiar with electrical/electronic modules and communication/measurement technology.

Notations Used

Explains the notations used in the manual for menu commands, keys, buttons, and file paths.

Safety Symbols Explained

Explains the meaning of safety symbols like DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION, Note, Important note, Tip, and Other documentation.

Safety and Installation

Intended Application Scope

Specifies the allowed applications for the board, such as automation, data logging, and iba Software products.

Conventional Installation Guidelines

States that the board must only be installed in IBM-PC compatible computers (PC).

Critical Safety Precautions

Details safety precautions for electric shock and electrostatic discharge (ESD).

Scope of Delivery

System Requirements

Hardware Prerequisites

Lists the minimum PC hardware specifications including CPU, RAM, HDD, and PCI/PCIe slots.

Software Prerequisites

Specifies the required iba software versions (ibaPDA, ibaQDR, ibaLogic) for the system.

Device Description and Features

General Application Overview

Explains the function of ibaFOB-D boards as communication boards using ibaNet fiber optic links and DMA technology.

Key Device Properties

Details the technical properties of the boards, including PCI/PCIe compliance, DMA, protocols, LEDs, and connectors.

Supported Modes of Operation

Presents a table detailing operation modes, link speeds, signal counts, sampling times, and typical devices.

Extension Module Capabilities

Describes how ibaFOB-D boards can be extended with ibaFOB-40-D modules for mirroring inputs or active outputs.

Front View Component Identification

Illustrates and labels the front view components of the ibaFOB boards, including displays and inputs.

Board Connectors (PCI)

Details the connectors on the PCI boards, such as SYNC, power supply, TX-OUT, TX-MIRROR, and JTAG.

Mounting and Dismounting Procedures

Safety Advice for Handling

Reiteration of safety advice concerning electric shock and electrostatic discharge.

Board Mounting Steps

Step-by-step guide for installing the PCI/PCIe board into the computer.

Board Dismounting Steps

Step-by-step instructions for safely removing the PCI/PCIe board from the computer.

Connecting Extension Module

Explains how to connect the ibaFOB-40-D extension module for mirroring inputs or using active outputs.

Driver Installation Guide

Configuration with ibaPDA

Board Configuration Overview

Explains how to configure the ibaFOB-D board, including support for multiple boards in ibaPDA.

Configuration Tab Settings

Details the settings available in the "Configuration" tab of the board view in ibaPDA, such as interrupt mode and watchdog.

Info Tab Details

Describes the information available on the "Info" tab, including board and firmware details, and firmware update functions.

Link View - 32 Mbit

Explains how to view and interpret link information for 32 Mbit communication in ibaPDA.

Link View - 3/2Mbit

Details the link information specific to 3Mbit and 2Mbit communication modes.

Link View - 5Mbit

Explains the link information and additional items specific to 5Mbit communication mode.

Link View - 32Mbit Flex

Describes the link information and specific items for 32Mbit Flex mode, including mode and roundtrip delay.

Mirror Mode Configuration

Explains the "mirror mode" functionality in ibaPDA for 32Mbit Flex, allowing multiple systems to acquire data simultaneously.

Telegram Size Calculation

Explains how to calculate telegram size in a 32Mbit Flex ring and use the simulation tool in ibaPDA.

Output Module Configuration

Guides on configuring output modules that can be used with ibaFOB-D boards for transmitting signals.

Output Modules Introduction

Introduces the concept of transmitting signals via FOB output channels and lists interface boards and their output modules.

Output Configuration Steps

Explains how to configure output links in the I/O Manager within ibaPDA.

3Mbit Mode Output Systems

Details how to configure output modules like "FOB alarm" and "ibaNet750-BM" in 3Mbit mode.

32Mbit Flex Mode Output Systems

Explains how to configure output modules for systems operating in 32Mbit Flex mode.

Multi-Board Synchronization

Critical Synchronization Information

Warns about the consequences of bad sync connections and potential ID changes when plugging/unplugging boards.

Synchronization Procedure Steps

Outlines the steps to connect multiple iba boards using the synchronization cable.

System Integration Examples

Sample Applications

Showcases various ways the ibaFOB-D board can be integrated into different systems and applications.

Data Acquisition Operation

Illustrates data acquisition setups using ibaFOB-D with ibaPADU and ibaNet750 devices.

32Mbit Transmission Mode Operation

Demonstrates system integration using ibaPDA with 32Mbit transmission mode and ABB AC800PEC.

ibaPADU-S-IT Operation

Shows an integration example using ibaPDA with ibaPADU-S-IT and ibaMS modules.

32Mbit Flex Protocol Operation

Illustrates system integration with ibaPDA, 32Mbit Flex protocol, and various iba devices in a ring topology.

Process Control with ibaLogic

Demonstrates using ibaFOB-D for process control applications with ibaLogic and ibaNet750-BM.

Special Topologies

Explores advanced system configurations and topologies for the ibaFOB-D board.

Operation with ibaBM-COL-8i-o

Describes concentrating multiple 3/2Mbit fiber optic inputs into a single 32Mbit output using ibaBM-COL-8i-o.

Operation with ibaBM-DIS-i-80

Explains distributing signals from an ibaLogic system using ibaBM-DIS-i-80 and ibaBM-COL-8i-o.

Output Mode Operation

Details transmitting signals from ibaPDA/ibaLogic to ibaPADU-8-0 devices using ibaBM-DIS-i-80.

32Mbit Flex Protocol and Network

Data Amount and Sampling Rate

Explains the relationship between data amount, sampling rate, and cycle time for the 32Mbit Flex protocol.

ibaFOB-D Network Setup

Describes the optional installation of the ibaFOB-D network adapter for ibaPDA.

IP Address Configuration

Details the default IP addresses and rules for assigning IP addresses within the ibaFOB-D network.

Technical Specifications

ibaFOB-D/ibaFOB-Dexp Data

Lists key technical data including order numbers, FO connectors, cable type, protocols, power, and indicators.

Extension Module Data

Presents the main technical data for the ibaFOB-40-D extension module, covering its specifications and environmental conditions.

Dimension Sheet Overview

Provides detailed physical dimensions for the PCI and PCI Express (HW version A) boards.

PCI Board Dimensions

Shows the dimensions for the PCI board in mm.

PCI Express (HW A) Dimensions

Shows the dimensions for the PCI Express board (HW version A) in mm.

PCI Express (HW B) Dimensions

Shows the dimensions for the PCI Express board (HW version B) in mm.

Support and Contact Information

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